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District of California
Chapter CA-1F; San Diego, California
Issue 262 April 2019
Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge
Chapter CA-1F meets on the second Saturday
of each month at the
Ranch House Café
11510 Woodside Ave. 619-488-2087
Breakfast at 8AM: Meeting at 8:30AM.
Website – http://ca1f.org
Chapter CA-1F
c/o Stephen Sprenkle
1356 Hilltop Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91911
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GWRRA Anniversaries (years)
Chuck Baumgartner ............................................ 39
Lenard Throburg ................................................. 36
Dennis Rosemier ................................................. 35
Donna Rosemier ................................................. 29
Donna Pratt ......................................................... 22
Henry Finn ........................................................... 17
Vincent Fusik ....................................................... 11
Marsha Lizarraga .................................................. 9
Richard Berardi ................................................... 11
Stan Thomas ....................................................... 10
Gary Armstrong .................................................... 8
Vickee Armstrong ................................................. 6
Elizabeth Troncoso ............................................... 3
Wedding Anniversaries (date)
Lorenzo & Marsha Lizarraga ................................ 23
Dick Long & Bonita Chamberlin ............................. 4
Mike & Elma Maury ................................................. 3
If your birthday is not on the calendar or your anni-
versary is not listed above, we do not have your in-
formation. Please contact Gloria Rossiter, Member-
ship Coordinator, with the relevant dates.
The deadline for Articles and
Pictures is the 25th of the previous month for
submission.
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Newsletter Publication Policy
Chapter CA-1F’s newsletter is distributed free of charge to all current GWRRA members who attend the chapter meeting as well as mailed to all advertisers. The newsletter is available to anyone on the Chapter website at: ca1f.org
Please remember that this newsletter is a measure of your chapter involvement. Submission of pictures and articles is requested and encouraged. As a chapter member, this is YOUR newsletter; articles may be submitted on a wide range of topics related to motorcycling and chapter activities. All articles submitted to this newsletter will be edited at the discretion of the Newsletter Editor based on availa-ble space.
E-Mail submissions to the newsletter editor at [email protected] by the 25th of the month to be entered in the following months edition.
Table of Contents
Staff Notes & Articles
Activities Calendar ........................................................ 28
Anni-Birthday Song ....................................................... 27
Anniversaries—GWRRA & Wedding .............................. 3
Birthdays ....................................................................... 27
Chapter Director—Head Fox .......................................... 5
Chapter Store ................................................................ 28
Check and Track Your GWRRA Rider Ed. Level ........... 9
GWRRA Member Benefits ............................................ 19
GWRRA Membership Form .......................................... 20
Rider Education Levels Program .................................. 10
Staff Directory ................................................................. 4
Three Day’s in God’s Country ......................................... 7
Where to Take Rider Courses ...................................... 20
Chapter Locations, Maps & Directions
California Chapters Meeting Locations (Northern) ....... 25
California Chapters Meeting Locations (Southern) ....... 24
Map to Ranch House Restaurant ................................. 26
Ride Departure Locations ............................................. 25
Advertisers (CA1-F is not responsible for Advertisers pricing and promises.)
Advertising Rates ............................................................ 3
8 Ball Motorcycle Tires................................................... 8
Law Tigers .................................................................... 76
GWRRA Recruiting Poster ........................................... 15
GWRRA Sponsored Events/Rides
California District Rally ............................................. 15-16
CA1A—Coyote Round Up ............................................ 13
CA-1L ............................................................................ 12
CA1Q—Rendezvous with Q ......................................... 14
CA1V—The V Run X .................................................... 17
CA-2N ........................................................................... 11
Wing Ding 41 ........................................................... 21-22
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National Volunteers
Position Name Phone E-Mail
President & Wingman Anita & JR Alkire 623-445-2680 [email protected]
Director of Rider Education Tim & Anna Grimes 301-994-1394 [email protected]
Director of Membership Enhancement Larry & Penny Anthony 205-492-9728 [email protected]
Director of GWRRA University Clara & Fred Boldt 641-484-5140 [email protected]
Director of Finance Randall & Janet Drake 303-933-6073 [email protected]
Director of Motorist Awarness Mike and Barri Critzman 760-486-3405 [email protected]
Executive Director Overseas Dan & Rachel Sanderovich 942-542-300-31 [email protected]
Chapter F Volunteers (How can YOU help YOUR Chapter?)
Position Name Phone E-Mail
Chapter Director Steve Sprenkle 858-688-0029 [email protected]
Assistant Chapter Director
Chapter Ride Coordinator Bud & Mary Brinker 619-562-5868 [email protected]
Treasurer David Flitcraft 619-656-6120 [email protected]
Membership Enhancement Coordinator
Chapter Educator Darrel Exline 619-203-1673 [email protected]
Breakfast Ride Coordinator Archie Archer 619-905-7418 [email protected]
Asst Breakfast Ride Coord.
Old Guy Ride Coordinator Todd Way 619-890-9064 [email protected]
Dinner Ride Coordinator Bud & Mary Brinker 619-562-5868 [email protected]
2018 Fun Run Coordinator Mary Brinker 619-562-5868 [email protected]
E-Mail List Administrator Mike Maury 858-485-7216 [email protected]
Chapter Store
Newsletter Editor David Flitcraft 619-656-6120 [email protected]
Asst. Newsletter Editor
Webmaster Darrel Exline 619-203-1673 [email protected]
Web Calendar
50/25/25 Todd Rossiter 619-677-0054 [email protected]
Motorist Awareness Program Darrel Exline 619-203-1673 [email protected]
Social Director Moises Tavarone 858-688-8248 [email protected]
Photographer
Photo/Power Point Coordinator Bonita Chamberlin 619 504-4924 [email protected]
Chapter of the Year Coordinator
2018 Individual of the Year Jim Betts
2018 Couple of the Year John & Rocki Rothacker [email protected]
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Save a tree.
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FROM THE HEAD FOX Chapter Director
Steve Sprenkle
Hello chapter F. How is everyone doing this month? Great, I hope.
Earlier last month I was talking to an almost new member of our chapter. He was telling me that the stator on
his bike had gone bad. He found a way to be able to drive his gold wing (a 1983 I think) without replacing the
stator. He installed a toggle switch that will enable him to turn off the headlight while driving the bike. He uses
a jump box to start it and while he is driving. He turns off the head light. I told him that I thought that it was a
law that always required the head light to be on. He wasn’t sure and neither was I so I looked it up on the inter-
net and found this article. It does state that we are required to have headlights on while on our motorcycles.
For your enjoying pleasure please, refer to the article I found, below.
Required by law — Eighteen states have a headlight law that it is required. It doesn’t matter what model year you ride, the headlight must be on all the time. For those that have older models where the headlight has a switch, start practicing turning it on after you start the motorcycle. Required and modulation allowed — Almost half of the United States allow for a “modulating headlight” to be used, and the headlight use is a requirement. That means your light can change between full power low beam and a dimming effect. It does not turn off and, but dims and goes back to full power over and over. This is more eye-catching to your fellow motorists and offers a better chance to be seen and recognized in traffic. Required with model year stipulations — Seven of the states require headlights to be used after a certain model year, but the oldest allowed motorcycle is a 1956 model year in Indiana. No requirement — As mentioned, very few states don’t require a headlight to be used during the daylight hours. Without the requirement, we do recommend you stay in the practice of using it regardless.
I found this article at the web address: https://www.motorcyclelegalfoundation.com/state-by-state-guide-to-motorcycle-laws/ this website had a lot of good information, and they have a map that shows all the states and their requirements.
Steve Sprenkle
CA-1F chapter director
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Three Days in God’s Country
by
Michael R. Douglas
October is a beautiful time of the year in the mountains and since I couldn’t bring the mountains to me, I decided to head for them. After a relaxing weekend in San Jose, I pointed my trusty steed (actually my 1985 Limited Edition Wing) to the East and headed out. Once passed Stockton, I picked up California route 88 and began climbing through the mountains of northern California. The weather was absolutely beautiful. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the temperature was a comfortable 70 degrees.
Route 88 is a very well maintained two-lane highway that gradually (well most of the time anyway) winds its way through some of the most beautiful timberline that I have ever seen. The mountains just seem to roll on from one summit to the next for as far as the eye can see. Once cresting Carson Pass, the view is spectacular. Off in the distance you get a glimpse of one of the many mountain lakes that would be encountered on this journey. This particular one is known as Twin Lakes and is surrounded by majestic snow capped peaks that seem to isolate you from the rest of the world. You can almost imagine how the first settlers must have felt as they passed through this area. Of course, my journey was made quite a bit easier since I had a nice paved road to lead me on my way.
Once back on the motorcycle, it was a nice leisurely ride down the mountain where route 89 waited to take me north. Up over one more mountain and it was down into south Lake Tahoe. It looked like a good time for a short breather and topping off the gas tank seemed like a good excuse, so I wheeled my machine into one of the local service stations. Again it was back into the saddle and the western side of Lake Tahoe seemed to beckon me. The first and probably most fascinating of the many scenic views was the one overlooking Emerald Bay. I never knew that water could be so blue. It was like looking at an artist's conception of the perfect lake. The remainder of the journey around the lake offered more of the same beauty. Small coves and bays dotted the shoreline while tall pines seemed to stand guard so that no harm would come to the lake. The end of the loop finds you back in south Lake Tahoe. On route 89 south the quaint little town of Markleeville soon comes into view. The Aspen were in full bloom adding their wondrous touch to the splendor of the surrounding countryside. Monitor Pass soon followed and as evening drew near, I found myself in the town of Bridge-port. As the last traces of sunlight disappeared behind the mountains, I settled in for the night at a local motel.
The following morning was quite a bit different from the southern California weather to which I have grown so accustomed. The mercury dipped down into the single digits, so it was a quick dash to the nearby restaurant and straight to the coffee pot for me. I decided to let the mercury climb before trying to tackle Tioga Pass on my way into Yosemite National Park, so a visit to the ghost town of Bodie seemed like a good idea. Bodie was once a thriving mining town, but has now been turned into a California Registered Histor-ical Landmark. The State Park Commission has done a superb job of preserving Bodie and if you are ever in the area, you should take some time out to pay it a visit.
By the time I had finished with Bodie, the temperature had risen from cold to brisk, so onward and upward to Tioga Pass and it's towering 9945 foot summit. Once in Yosemite, you will find some of the country where God must have spent overtime creating. Sev-eral lakes dotted the mountain range and each as tranquil as the previous one. Continuing through the park you will pass such sights as El Captain, Bridal Veil Falls and Half Dome before heading for the exit. One quick yet important note, on your way out, be sure to stop outside the Wawona Tunnel for a very breath-taking view of the Yosemite valley.
Fresno lies south of the park on route 41. With plenty of sunlight still left, a quick side trip up route 168 seemed in order. More and more of this beautiful scenery awaits your pleasure. Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake are just a couple of the tranquil and peace-ful views you will come across before heading back to Fresno and a nights rest.
The third day’s dawn broke just as it had the previous two. Sunny and clear. Today’s adventure would lead through Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. The Kings river twists and turns its way through Kings Canyon and passed more of God ’s handiwork. The colors of autumn were outstanding and Grizzly Falls was just one more of the beautiful creations encountered. Following the river back out of the canyon and on to the land of the mighty Sequoias. The first to make his greeting is General Grant, standing proud over his forest. The road continues to wind passed the General Sherman, Auto Log and Tunnel log before ending up at Morro Rock. When you stop at Morro rock, make sure that you take plenty of film with you because the view is, to quote a southern California term, “AWESOME!”. One word of caution though, the climb is steep (and boy do I mean STEEP!), but worth every huff and puff. I quickly realized that I was not in a good of shape as previous thought. Luckily, several benches and resting areas await your company both along the way and at the bottom. The way out of the park is very steep and has many hairpin turns, so exercise caution as you drive it. There were several times where I swear I could see my stuffed dog riding shotgun on the travel trunk.
Once down the mountain, the remainder of the journey was straight and quick. That is except for the part in Valencia where the highway patrol thought that it was a bit too quick. Oh well, such is life in the fast lane (ha ha). The only regret I have is not having more time to spend exploring because this is definitely God’s country.
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Check and Track Your GWRRA Rider Education Levels
Recently, GWRRA National has made it possible for all of us to be able to track our Rider Education Levels status,
riding courses and seminar information. This site allows you to only see your information but does not allow you
to change or add to it.
To access your information, go to the GWRRA National website (GWRRA.org), and then click on either Officers or
Programs from the blue menu bar to see a drop down menu. Then click on Rider Education. On the left side of
the Rider Education main page you will see a button for “My R.E. Information”. Click on that button to access the
log in page.
To log in use your membership number as the user name and the numbers of your home address plus your mem-
bership expiration date (MMYY) as your password. After clicking on submit, you should be able to access the in-
formation for anyone on your membership number by clicking on “View” for each person.
Please contact us if you have questions or problems accessing your information. If there are any corrections that
need to be made, please notify us via e-mail and we will forward the information on to our District Educator for
correction.
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GWRRA Recruiting Poster It can be Personalized
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Become a Member Online
www.gwrra.org
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Where Can I Take an Advanced or Experienced Rider Course?
We are frequently asked where these courses are available so here is a list of the courses in California
that are accepted by GWRRA National Rider Education. If you come upon a class that is not listed,
please contact us and we’ll check to be sure it’s approved before you take it.
GWRRA offers Advanced Rider and Trike Rider Courses at various times throughout the year. Gen-
erally these are available at District rallies and at Wing Ding. Additionally if an instructor and an appro-
priate facility are available the courses may be available at other times during the year and we will put
that information out to the Chapter.
Lee Parks Total Control Advanced Rider Clinic now runs the California Motorcyclist Safety Program
for the CHP. The schedule is available on line & course locations vary.
Additionally if you are former military and have access to a base, you can take the Total Control Inter-
mediate course on a space available basis. Unfortunately they do not take trikes.
Street Masters Precision Cornering Workshop is based out of Corona and the course is held in
Rosamond at the Willow Springs Race Track on Horsethief Mile. All their information is available on
line. They do a trike class as well as a 2-wheel class.
The Honda Rider Education Center in Coulton is located close to the 215/10 freeway junction at
1301 Via Venita. Their phone # is 909-430-3000. The contact person is Gary Johnson and Mercedes
does the class scheduling. The class is open to all GWRRA Members. The BRC-2 class (formerly
known as the Experienced Rider Course or ERC) takes 4-5 hours primarily on the course and costs
$75. There also is a 7 hour ERC class targeted to Military sport bike riders.
You can call and fit into an already scheduled class or a group of 5-6 can arrange their own group
class. If a second instructor is available the class could be 10-12 students. Unfortunately, they do not
take trikes.
We hope this information is helpful.
Mike & Elma Maury
Former CA1F Chapter Educators
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Websites
Chapter CA-1F ca1f.org
GWRRA California District [email protected]
GWRRA Southwest Region “F” www.gwrra-regionf.org
GWRRA www.gwrra.org
Southern California Chapters
MEETING CHAPTER MEETING CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Breakfast – 0830 Social – 0915
CA-1A www.gwrra-ca1a.org
Greenhouse Café 1169 Commerce Center Dr., Lancaster, CA 93534
Ken & Jan Pedder 661-810-8398
Bakersfield
CA-1B
This chapter does not have scheduled monthly social gatherings.
Larry Gillette 661-9078-1559
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0900
www.gwrra-ca1c.org
Burgers and Beer 72733 Dinah Shore, Rancho Mirage, Ca
Cindy Frazer 760-250-5866
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0830
ca1f.org
Ranch House Restaurant 11510 North Woodside Ave Santee, CA
Steve Sprenkle 619-688-0029
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0900
www.gwrraca1i.org
Mar Y Tierra Restaurant 1118 W. San Bernadino Rd., Covina, CA 91722
Lazlo “Bud” Budavari 626-485-5298
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0900
www.ca1k.org
Emle’s Restarraunt 9250 Reseda Blvd., Ste 1, Northridge, CA
Charli Chipman 818-590-5495
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0830
www.gwrra-ca1l.org
IHOP 212 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Doc Boyd 805-943-1919
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0830
CA-1M www.ca1m.org
Pepper Steak Restaurant 26589 Highland Ave., Highland, CA 92346
Jerry Cowan 909-783-1014
Breakfast – 0730 Social – 0800
CA-1Q www.gwrra-ca1q.org
Black Bear Diner 7005 Knott Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620
Janieta Villagrana 562-324-4414
Breakfast – 0730 Social – 0800
CA-1R www.gwrra-ca1r.org
Mimi’s Café 22651 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tom & Vicki Lorenz 714-801-8664
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0830
www.ca1s.org
Carrow’s Restaurant 2401 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93003
Ken Thomas 415-307-8237
Breakfast – 0730 Social – 0800
www.gwrraca1v.org
Maxwell’s 17772 Wika Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307
Mike Rand 760-552-5981
Breakfast – 0730 Social – 0830
www.gwrra-ca1z.org
Marie Calender’s 29363 Rancho California Rd., Temecula
Dean & Lori Stowers 619-765-0587
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Ride Depart Locations
1. Wal-Mart: 3382 Murphy Canyon Dr, San Diego
2. McDonalds: 1050 W Valley Parkway, Escondido
3. Mission Bay Park: De Anza Cove, off Mission Bay Dr. parking lot on the right, near boat
ramp
4. Fun Bike Center: 5755 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego
5. Kohl’s Parking Lot: 2502 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon
6. The Omelet Factory: 8860 Magnolia Rd, El Cajon
7. Parking Lot Practice (PLP) — No longer available at this time
8. Starbuck’s 9932 Mercy Road, San Diego
9. Burger King: 1420 Mission Ave, Oceanside
Northern California Chapters
MEETING CHAPTER MEETING PLACE CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0900
www.ca2a-gwrra.org
Old Salle’s Café 2082 North J St., Tulare, CA
John & Debbie Whitted 559-786-3489
Breakfast – 0700 Social – 0800
www.gwrraca2jdeltawings.com
Country Skillet 22921 Harbor St., Pittsburgh, CA
Richard & Karen Williams 925-565-2050
Breakfast – 0730 Social – 0830
www.gwrraca2k.com
Benicia Grill II 2390 N. Texas St., Fairfield, CA
Becky Carroll 510-867-1305
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0900
www.ca2n.org
Golden Corral Buffet 3737 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA
Denny Keeler 925-344-9487
Breakfast – 0730 Social – 0830
www.ca2q-gwrra.org
Black Bear Diner 5100 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA
Tim Hallock 925-560-0794
Breakfast – 0800 Social – 0900
www.gwrra-ca2r.org
Country Waffles 2300 Athens Ave, Redding, CA
John Severson 530-243-1446
Breakfast – 0730 Social – 0800
www.ca2s.org
Omega Restaurant 90 S Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas, CA
Gary & Lori Mouldenhauer 209-679-7167 [email protected]
Tentatively 1800
www.ca2w-gwrra.org
Location and time varies from month to month so please contact Steve or Teri be-fore visisting.
Steve & Teri Rippe 559-298-2456
Breakfast – 0830 Social – 0900
www.capitalcitywings.com
Elks #6 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, CA
Ken Knox 916-261-1768
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Directions to the Chapter gathering place: The Ranch House Restaurant
is off the San Vicente Freeway (HWY 67) in Santee.
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Words to the Anni-Birthday Song:
Sung to “You Are My Sunshine”
So it’s your birthday or anniversary. We are so happy that you are here.
So as your present please take this ticket. And we’ll see you again next year.
Chapter Store CA-1F
Prices and items are subject to change without notice
Available viewing online
Blue Denim Vest with CA-1F Logo ............................................................................. $35.00
GWRRA Patches
10” Back Patch ................................................................................................... $10.00
10” Back Patch (Black/Gold) .............................................................................. $14.00
4” Pocket Patch .................................................................................................. $4.50
4” Pocket Patch (Black/Gold) ............................................................................. $5.00
California County Patch ............................................................................................... $5.00
Chapter “F” Pins ........................................................................................................... $5.00
California District Pins .................................................................................................. $4.00
GWRRA Earrings
Post ....................................................................................................................... $5.00
Dangling ................................................................................................................ $8.00
Flag Hats (limited quantities) ........................................................................................ $8.00
Visit a Chapter Header ................................................................................................. $5.00
Visit a Chapter Hanger (CA-1F) ................................................................................... $2.00
Flag and Eagle Patches ............................................................................................... $6.00
4x6 US Map .................................................................................................................. $5.00
Upper and Lower Rockers (CA-1F and San Diego, CA) ............................................ $24.00/Set
1x3 Gold Name Badges ............................................................................................. $10.00 Ea
Vest Clips ................................................................................................................... $10.00
Chapter “F” Antenna Flags ......................................................................................... $16.00 Ea
Attendance for March 2019
Members 14 Guests 0
Non GW Guests 2 Arriving on: 4 bikes \\ 0 trikes
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Monthly Events
2nd Saturday’s
Chapter Gathering @ Ranch House
Restaurant, Santee Monday prior to
Chapter Gathering
Staff Business
Meetings @ Ranch
House Restaurant
Every Other Weds.
Ed’s Old Guys Ride @
Omelet Factory in
Santee
Every Other Thursday
Dinner Ride or
Chapter Event
Upcoming
Events
4 May
CA-1K Rally
10 May
CA-2S Rally
23 May
CA District Rally
30 May
Missouri District Rally
1 June
CA-2K Rally
15 June
CA-2N Rally
22 June
CA-1L Rally
13 July
CA-2J Rally
20 July
CA-C Rally
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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8AM
Ed’s Old Guys Ride
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7 PM
Dinner
Social
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6
10AM
CA-1A Rally
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10AM
CA-1V Rally
Tammy Burmeister
Walter (Bud) Brinker
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6PM
Staff Meeting
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8:30AM
Chapter Gathering
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8AM
Ed’s Old Guys Ride
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7 PM
Dinner
Social
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9AM-2PM
Maintenance Day
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8:50AM
CA-1F Chapter Ride
10AM
CA-1Q Ral-ly
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April 2019
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Chapter CA-1F
c/o Stephen Sprenkle
1356 Hilltop Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Rider Education Program
Safety by Commitment, Education
and Preparedness
The Chapter will back your commitment
to Safe Riding by paying for all patches
and pins earned through the Rider
Education Levels Program. For more
information, contact our Chapter
Educator (See the Staff Directory inside)
Mail To:
Chapter CA-1F meets on the second Saturday of each month at
The Ranch House Restaurant
11510 Woodside Ave., Santee, CA 92071. 619-448-2087
Breakfast at 8AM: Meeting at 8:30AM.
Website – http://ca1f.org